Ballotpedia is already collecting and making available lists of 2018 candidates for all statewide office, in all states, even though filing deadlines are still in the future in almost all states. Ballotpedia searches for information about candidate announcements to help … Continue reading
On February 6, the Santa Clara, California, city council voted to put a ballot measure on the June 5 ballot. It would ask voters if they wish to use ranked choice voting for city elections, effective in 2020. See this … Continue reading
On February 7, the South Dakota House State Affairs Committee passed HB 1305. It says that voter registration forms shall contain a space that will let an independent designate which party’s primary (if any) that voter prefers to vote in. … Continue reading
The Memphis, Tennessee city council has voted to ask the voters whether or not to use ranked choice voting in elections for city office. See this story. The issue will be on the November 2018 ballot. Thanks to Electionline for … Continue reading
On January 31, the Utah House Government Operations Committee passed HB 68. It gives a political party that is entitled to a primary the power to tell candidates that if they want that party’s nomination, they must choose one method … Continue reading
